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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
Waterway Traffic Benefited.

There is not much doubt that the inter
state commerce law will prove highly bene-
fetal to the steam vessel and barge trans
portation lines on the rivers, lakes and
canals. For years these lines have been
gradually declining in Importance. They
were unable 10 compete with the railroads.
The railroads which came into competition
with them made special efforts to drive
them out of business On the Mississippi
and Ohio rivers the number of steamboats,
is much smaller than it was a few years ago.
although the volume of business has in
creased enormously. Since the interstate
commerce law went into effect, however,
the boats on these rivers have more business
than they can accommodate, and contracts
have been made for new ones. 1t may be,
however, that the contracts are being given
out too soon. 1t is by no means certain yet
what ruling the Interstate Commerce Com
mission will make in cases where there is
competition between rail and water lines.
The great transcontinental lines say that
if the law is enforced as it stands they will
lose their business with China, Japan and
Australia, as it will not bear transportation
between San Francisco and New York. In
that event the country may lose much of
the trade which it now has with those coun-
tries.
1t is safe to say that it will require several
months for the commission to find out ex-
actly how the business of the country is af-
fected by the law There is so much clamor
from SO many different sources at present
that it is impossible to determine what
merit there is in most of the complaints
The railroads appear to be remarkably will
ing to obey both the letter and the spirit of
the law, but it is not certain what their pur-
pose is. 1t may be that they are anxious to
comply strictly with its provisions, or it
may be that they feel certain that rigid
enforcement of it will raise such opposition
on the part of shippers that Congress will
modify it TO suit their views of what it
ought to be.
II is certain that there has been quite an
increase in rates. The increase has been so
great in cases where there were special con-
tracts that some manufacturing establish
ments have closed their doors, and business
houses have suffered a very great decrease
in business What these manufacturing es-
Establishments and business houses have lost,
however, will be gained. doubtless, by manu-
facturers and business men in other locali-
ties
The law has affected the railroads pretty
much as it has shippers. 1t has hurt some
and benefited others. Comparatively few
find the volume of their business about as it
would have been had the law not been
passed. 1t is probable that the courts will
be asked to solve some troublesome prob
lens in the course of few weeks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
PERSONAL.

Gov GREEN, of New jersey is graceful
dancer.
Mrs .LANGTRY will pass the summer in the 70
semitic valley.
GEORGE w. CABLES two sisters have followed
him TO Northampton.
A BRONZE STATUE of John c. Breckinridge will
be erected next fall at Lexington, KY.
CORNELIUS VANDERBILT is purchasing orchids
by the carload for his house at Newport
Mr.. GLADSTONE has consented to be Past
Chief Companion of the Liberal League Dept
ford. England.
PRINCE MoNTLEARr, recently deceased left his
entire fortune, estimated at 60,0O0000f., to the
Queen of Italy.
MISS CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG, who is now on
concert tour is requesting the ladies' in her
audiences to remove their hats
KaAszJEwsKI, the last Polish national poet.
was at San Reno during the recent earthquakes
and the exposure he there suffered FASTENED his
death.
Mrs CHARLES w. PETERSON, of PHILADELPHIA.
widow of the founder of Peterson's Maqdsjne
has decided to publish and edit the magazine
herself.
PRoFs, FARNHAM, Hadley and Ripley, of
Yale, will sail for Europe the latter part Of
June They will take walking trip through
Switzerland.
KING NV a. of Africa, is opposed to single
biessedness. Vile is IS years old, and has 1000
wives \ family jar in his household is sugges-
tive Of Riviera earthquake.
GEN. JOHN A. GIBBoN, of the United States
Army, is brother of Cardinal Gibbons The
General dropped the So from the family name
for some personal and unknown reason.
SIR LIONEL SAoKvILLE WEST and his daugh-
ters Will pass tho summer In England. Baron
u ltaJuba the BRAZILIAN Minister, will 20 TO Paris
Washington VIII soon be automatically empty.
h.
drinker, but now he does not even indulge In
Delaware port His reform is said 10 be dine Ia
The fate of his brother Willard, who died from
drinking some years ago
JUDGE McCREA, Of Wilmington, N. c.. has n
gift of rare eloquence. when only years old
no was lifted up ON "A table mt Fayetteville 10
make speech Of welcome 10 Lafayette. for
whom the town wis named.
Bishop WILLIAM TAYLOR whose sef-sipport.
ing missions on the Congo attract great atten.
Ton, y a splendid Looking man. with piercing
eyes aud very bright countenance His beard
Is OF silky texture, and Is long and spreading
and Of pure white,
JusTus H. ScHwAB. one Of the most violent and
yifulent Of the New York Anarchists. pleads
guilty OF The ownership Of 5000 In govern
inent bonds u Is not believed that Mr.. Schwab
really conielnplates or Intends an lmmrllai,.
overthrow of the government
GEN. Bradley y JOHNSON the soldier. law,er
ana ppihirian, b. one at the many eK warr,ir.
ho hir winning lhurels Ia the literary world
~ panh2hr'g NJ Appetous Biographical
ihfgclnphilm have engaged him ~ writ luD
graphical sketches of prominent southerneB
hosnor CoNKiJAs 10 famous Tor biz sarcasm,
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
The "Back Log"
From the Boston 7ranscript.

FROM me boston Transcript.
1t will surprise many persons of the present
day to be told that the back log of whom We
read so much in old-time stories was large
stone, asporous stone being preferred if posi-
BILE. This stone was buried in the ashes and on
top was placed the back stick The back
stone in those primitive times played a very i'm.
portant part in the economy of early housekeep
ing; matches were not then invented; flint, steel
and tow were the only means of lighting a fire
or lamp; imagine for a moment the Bridget
of to-day thus engaged with the thermometer
100 below zero in the kitchen The stone, to-
gether with the ashes with which it was GOV.
cred served to retain fire and heat through the
night, and all that was necessary in the morn
ing was little klndling and gentle use Of the
Indispensable bellows, and fire was as readily
made as at the present day.
Back stones were not in much use in bed
rooms and parlors after the beginning of this
century, turf having taken its place and served
equally well, while taking mp less space. The
stone log in my possession and which belonged
to my grandmother, and in use down TO within
few years Of her death, half a century ago, is
at the service of the Boston Society if they
should think il of sufficient Importance 1t is
not less than $50 years old
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
BRIGHT BITS.

CAPT. GREEN is lecturing on "Our Coast
Defepses." 1t is supposed that he carries our
coast defenses with him to illustrate his lee
tures.-NOTTiSt0Un Herald.
A POPULAR WRITER. who sometimes has bad
spell. wrote the name of the illustrious author
ofFPilgrims Progress as John Bunion His
publisher suggested that it be put in footnote.
-Ltuing Church.
THE girls who put away their winter boots
For good about fortnight ago,
Will soon be making pretty bathing suits
FOR flirting in the roller, don-cher-know.
Boston Cuorier.
AS simple little exercise for strengthening
the memory there is'no method more effective
than that ofinviting an elderly maiden aunt to
pay you visit and then trying to forget the
date she fixes for her arrival Chicago Tribune.
81 WANT to put this package where my wife
leaving the house.
IF that's the case" dryly remarked his
friend Just run upstairs and put it under her
bed. "-HGrper's Bazor. t.
Now, woman's sphere began Mrs Nc
Swilligen
"oh, yes, know what that is" replied her
husband. 80
well what is it?''
why, woman's fear is mouse ''-Pjttsburg
Chronicle *..
A DENTIST in Germany advertised his willing
ness TO pull or plug teeth on the Emperor's
birthday. Children who were taken by their
parents to have couple Of teeth pulled In com
memoration of the Emperor's birthday must
have rejoiced that William doesn't reach the
age of 80 several times a year.-NOrriStoiOn
Herald
''MR. JUpKIEs,'' said Mrs. j., 'that new beau
of Marys isn't proper young man. You are
her father, and it is your duty to sit on him at
once"
''Why, mamma Interrupted the little Jud
kins heir apparent, that's Just what Mary does
every night, and II don't hurt him a bit. Rail
tcdy ADVOCATE. ',,.- /. ~, ~, .... ...
MOTHER Ito Maynard son)-I saw you kissing
the servant girl on the stairs.
Hayward Son-Thats just about the size
of it,
duct?
Son-No; that's the servant girls privilege
and l don't propose to, rob her of it.-TeTaS
SiftiRgS. -
ScENE,Draxing room: Lady at piano, sing
ing visibly. Men apart -
De Browne-Upon my word The cyril is alb
solutely without conscience, don't We know.
Van Smith-How's that? / thought you did
not even know her name f-'iAii
De Browne-No more dol But We cawn't say
there's anything of the still, small voice about
Van Smith, being from Chicago, does not see
it-Judge
A BRIGHT little Kingston lad, who is anxiously
awaiting the arrival of his seventh birthday
which his mother says comes in the month Of
roses, made the following suggestion to future
etymologists, and however much it may seem to
violate the fundamental rules of etymology if
at all, the word really looks like practical ac-
QUESTION that. may. supply an existing need
Speaking of an approaching neighborhood
gathering or social party at private house. the
big oscillation out at grandma 's?''-Kingston
freeman. .H
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
The Parnell Latter

There is no probability that the London
Times will be able to prove that the letter,
condoning the offenses of the Phoenix Park
assassins, which it published, and which it
alleged was written by Mr.. Parnell to Mr..
Eagan, is genuine. Mr. Parnell, there is
every reason to believe, never entertained
the sentiments expressed in the letter. On
the contrary, he expressed the utmost alb
horrence of the crimes at the time they
were committed. He has always advised
against crimes of violence in the struggle
which Ireland is making for home rule.
He is too cautious to have written such a
letter even if he approved of the acts of the
assassins. He is well aware of the risk he
would run of having a letter of that sort
quoted against him at time when it might
be used with great effect to destroy his
power and influence. Mr.. Parnell's whole
career shows that he is very conservative,
cool-headed statesman, and those who know
him best do not hesitate to say that he is
about the last man who would be likely to
commit such an act of folly as the writing
of this letter.
The time of its production is against its
genuineness. 1t was published just prior tc
the taking of the vote on the second read
ing of the Irish crimes act Bill, and, appar-
emily, was intended to affect the vote In
that respect it was failure, as it probably
did not change a vote one way or the other
Mr. Parnelps character for fair dealing, and
for franl1ness and honorable conduct, is SO
we'll established that few members of Par
lament believed that the letter was genu
inc, and those few doubtless had already
made up their minds to vote for tho crimes
bill.
This attempt to blacken Mr.. Parnell'.
character recalls the Morey letter affair,
which attracted very wide attention. The
purpose of it was to defeat Mr. Garfield for
the Presidency 1t failed, but there is
every reason to think that it lost him good
many thousands of votes in different parts
of the country.
Mr.. Parnell has Indignantly denied that
he is the author of the letter, and now the
Times must bring out its proofs in support
of its charge. Thus far it has done nothing
TO prove that the letter is genuine beyond
publishing few genuine signatures OF Mr.
Parnell's for comparison with that attached
to the letter. II will have to do more than
that, however, before it succeeds in con-
vncing the public that it has not done Mr..
Parnell a great injury. Mr.. Parnell insists
on the proof, and he is entitled to it, or an
admission by the Times that it made q grave
mistol,a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
He Went On His Last Strike.
From the Washington critic

There's one laboring man in Washington who
has resumed ut the old stand and says he has
made his last strike. He's a good fellow, but
likes glass now and then, and not long since
he filed up and called on his employer.
We'll, John, said the old man, what do you
wantYN
Want eight hoursh pay f'r ten hoursh work,
atsh what want, said John, bravey.
Il guess you don't want that John" smiled
the boss. You've got IL backward, haven I
your"
Iesh--yesh-so have--want ten hoursh work
+ r eight hoursh pay, atsh what want. Thought
didn I sound right somehow. Coin 10 giv't TO
me- Quit If you don't"
Certainly, John; come around In the morn
ing and go 20 work"
John was ON hand early next day and when
The boys began 10 rub II In on him he swore that
any man who hadn't any more sense than he
had oughtnt 10 be paid az all
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21

A few days ago at Fieldsboro, N. j., a
man in a covered circus wagon drove up to
the village church, and, before the aston
ished inhabitants fully realized what he was
about, decorated the sides of the edifice with
flaming posters representing female horse
back riders in all sorts of daring positions
When a bystander demonstrated with him
the man smiled and said: "Say, old man,
just you turn yourself inside out for a min
ute while l work on the dates Don't you
know that this is a legitimate show and be-
heves in advertising. l have orders to bill
this town, and that's what I'm going to do
You want TO work me for billboard passes
but l am on to your racket, and if
you give me any trouble 1 will smother
you" The fellow claimed to be reformed
drummer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21

On Monday Col Ballington Booth and
wife arrived in New York from London.
Col Booth is the son of the Salvation Army
leader, Gen. Booth. He announces that his
mission in this country is ''To win America
over to our King, whose dying millions
shall salvation sing" Delegations of Sal
vationists from many cities met Col Booth
and his wife, and "a grand reception was
given them. The couple will make tour
of all the principal cities. The Salvationists
say that they intend to hold services upon
every foot of land in the United States. ("
Their undertaking is a big one, but il is
said that they are increasing in the North
and South with astonishing rapidity. They
have hopes Of inducing. Sam Jones, the
Evangelist, TO become their leader on this
side Of the Atlantic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
Where New York Democrats Stand.
From the Neao York Times (Rep.)

from the NelC York Times (Rep)
We find that those Democrats who know what
the party feeling is, and are willing TO state it
opinion that the Democracy OF the State of New
York IS so well disposed toward President Cleve-
land that if State convention were to be held
tomorrow it would send to the national CON
unanimous in favor of his denomination; that SO
far as the eye of political prophecy can pene-
trate the future there is no cause of change
visible or to be apprehended which might turn
the tide of party sentiment against the Presi-
dent; that the party organizations in the State
and its subdivisions, though not free from diff
ferences as to Mr.. Cleyeland's policy and as to
the ACCESSIBILITY of his denomination, are yet
most decidedly to.be set down as favorable to
him, and as likely to shape their future action
with view to placing him in the field and sup
porting him Loyalty in 1888
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
A Dear Garment

From the Boston Budget.
Her figure is neat
And graceful and trim,
Her face smiling sweet
Meath hats rolling brim;
Her eyes shining bright
Are deep, darkly blue;
Her hair the light
OF the suns golden hue;.
Her hat trimmed in bows
OF green, gold and brown,
Looks down in repose
At her graceful, draped gown.
She steps out SO lightly,
1t seems she must float,
Her form encased lightly
In short jaunty coat.
"Your jackets becoming"
He said with a smile,
His eyes calmly summing
The fit and the style.
81 think it is nice;
/ got it quite cheap,
Twenty dollars the price
His heart gave leap.
"Cheap? perhaps so
To you it may be;
But, now, do you know.
It's dear one to me-"
well, really, how queer;
You think as l do,
OF course it's a dear
And a lovely one, too
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21

Henry George says that General Master
Workman Powderly's profession of loyalty
to the United States flag, ''either for himself
or for the order, is a work of supereroga-
ton" LAS for the red flag" he continues,
''in SO far as it represents the recognition of
universal brotherhood and the aspiration for
universal fraternity, it stands for the high
est of sentiments and the noblest of causes "
George has but one step further TO go to
place himself in full accord with the Anar-
chists, and that step is either to kill police
man or to throw a dynamite bomb at a
capitalist
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
The New Dress OF the Morning News.
L.-.L... M. NJ. L-.-..----..

The SAyAgsAH 0lal MORNING NEWS has lust
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AMI presents "A decdedly attractive and pleasing
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Georgia apd FLORIDA, a41 has d deserved neDu
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21
CUTICURA REMEDIES.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-04-21

1t is probable that Georgia marble will be
used in the construction of the new public
building in Boston. Prof II. w. Haynes. of
that city, who is an authority on the sub
ject of marble, says it is a question whether
that in Georgia does not rival even the cele-
brated CuTara marble of Italy. It would
be graceful thing for Boston 10 use Geor-
gia marble in her new building This State
has bought little Of everything from Bos-
ton, and there should be some reciprocity
in trade
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ENGLISH GRAPES AND GRAPE Wells
EMBROIDERIES AND LACEs.
Housekeepers' Goods.

IRISH TABLE DAMASKS, Napkins and Tow
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Shirtings and Pillow Castings in all the best
brands.
HOSIERY, GLOVES HANDKERCHIEF
Regularly made French and English Hosiery for
Ladies and Children. Balbriggan Hosiery Gen
tlemen's and Boys Half Hose; Ladies Black
Silk Hosiery.
Ladies and Gentlemen's Linen Handkerchiefs
in great variety of fancy prints, and full lines
of hemsttched aid plain hemmed White Hand
kerchiefs
Gentlemen's Laundried and Unlaundried
Shirts, Boys Shirts, Gentlemen's Collars ana
Cuffs, Ladies' Collars and Cuffs.
CORSETS.-Imported and Domestic IN gre es
variety, and in the most graceful and health
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VESTS.-Ladies' Gentlemen's and Children
Vests in Spring and Summer weights. r
PARASOLS-The latest novelties IN fiain
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ORDERS.-All orders carefully and promptly
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Samples sent free of charge, and goods guarail'
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1t is said that Mrs. Whitney, the mother
Of Dorothy, is rearing her children to de-
light, as she does, in aiding the poor. In
sending the check for 5000 to the rector
of st. Johns church, Washington, for the
benefit of the church orphanage, she wrote;
eff Dorothy could speak l am sure she
would say how happy she is to send the in
closed to you for the aid of the little Or
phans under your care
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INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGS Rifle Association: st.
Andrews Society; Solomon's Lodge No. /, F,
and A. n.
HorEL-Indiar Harbor Hotel, Greenwich,
Conn.
WOOD r. Thomas.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULE-Ocean Steamship Co.
LEGAL NoTIcEs-Applicatio for Incorporation
of Savannah and Vernonburg Railway Co.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMESTs-d help Want
ed; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale;
Personal; Board; Miscellaneous.